Yearly Archives: 2013
‘Golden’ Guernsey family in western Pa. helps mark All-American Dairy Show golden anniversary
Tucked in the far southwestern corner of Pennsylvania, John and Dorothy Marchezak juggled the demands of a dairy operation and raising children, Patty, Jan and John E. They bottled their own milk, with a door-to-door delivery route, and sold meat from their Washington County farm.
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Hello Again!
The motto for the Boy Scouts is “Be prepared.” Are you prepared for your 2013 harvest? Will your corn be singing, “Oh give...
Making friends
When we start out in our life, most people begin by developing a special friendship with one special friend.
Some children begin by becoming friends...
Are your fields tired? Give them a rest
How are your hay and pasture fields doing this summer? There has been so much rain in many areas this year that some may...
No-till drills — saving money while protecting the environment
Have you ever used a no-till drill on your farm? Have you thought about it, but decided the traditional method of plowing and planting...
Casual angler turned pro heads to Lake Erie contest
The knees ache like thumbs that have met the business end of a hammer. The lower back sends signals to the brain to quit...
Another banner year reported for bald eagles
Recovering an endangered species requires legal protection, habitat, motivated staff, funding and time. Sometimes it can take decades for a species to recover.
When a...
Being fair to the fair
For years we have happily ignored our county fair as something one enjoys hearing about from other people while blissfully avoiding the cost and...
Ohio State Fair results 2013
The Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions sets new records
Ohio State Fair was more than ‘fairtastic,’ it was awesome
In our industry, we may market milk, but I still believe that our best “off the farm” product is our kids.
